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The Danger Warning

The Ngalawa Cup is a dangerous adventure. You risk your health and your life by participating in it. The website is written in a light-hearted manner, but you must not underestimate the risks involved in undertaking this kind of adventure.

Your chance of dying is significantly increased for the duration of your time partaking in the adventure. This is not a glorified holiday.

You will be sailing through open water. You risk drowning and sunstroke. The environment can be aggressive and inhospitable. You may find yourself far from the nearest hospital when you need medical attention.

You will be sailing traditional Ngalawa with out any of the modern safety features you may be used to.

You will be sailing through open water, with extensive reefs and ocean swells.

Malaria is endemic in Tanzania you need to take precautions such as using nets and taking anti malarials, but even then there is no guarantee you won't catch malia.